Gianni Cavina

Gianni Cavina was an Italian actor and writer, known for roles in The House with Laughing Windows, La via degli angeli, and Festival. He was born on December 9, 1940, in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and passed away from cancer on March 26, 2022, in the same city.

Personal and Family Life

Gianni Cavina was born into a working-class family in Bologna. He developed a passion for acting from a young age and pursued it as his career. Throughout his life, he maintained strong ties to his hometown, which shaped much of his work.

Career

Cavina’s acting career spanned several decades, beginning in the 1960s. He became famous for his roles in both films and television, often bringing a unique charm and depth to his characters. His performances left a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike.

Death and Legacy

Gianni Cavina died on March 26, 2022, after a battle with cancer. His death was a significant loss to the Italian film and theater community. He is remembered for his contributions to cinema and the memorable characters he portrayed throughout his career.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Sole negli occhi2001-05-26
Il regista di matrimoni2006-04-21Smamma
La mazurka del barone, della santa e del fico fiorone1975-01-22Petazzoni
Gli amici del bar Margherita2009-04-03Carlo
Regalo di Natale1986-10-04Ugo
La rivincita di Natale2004-01-30Ugo Cavara
Porzûs1997-09-12Spaccaossi
Una sconfinata giovinezza2010-10-08Preda
La casa dalle finestre che ridono1976-08-20Coppola
Cornetti alla crema1981-09-11Gabriele Arcangeli
La via degli angeli1999-12-03Loris’ brother
Passi furtivi in una notte boia1976-09-08Geometra Cesare Marchesi
Festival1996-09-27Renzo Polpo
San Pasquale Baylonne protettore delle donne1976-03-02Samuele Calì
Voglia di donna1978-07-22Gesuino
Noi tre1984-12-20Il cugino
La locandiera1980-10-02Ortenzio
Il figlio della sepolta viva1974-03-07Dany
Il prigioniero1978-01-01
Tutti defunti… tranne i morti1977-03-10Martini
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway1988-01-01Natoli
Facciaffittasi1988-05-01Leo Grandi
Il cuore grande delle ragazze2011-11-11Sisto Osti
Bordella1976-01-23Adone
Dancing Paradise1982-06-12William
Il turno1981-09-18
Balsamus l’uomo di Satana1970-01-28Alliata
Per favore, occupati di Amelia1981-06-01Stefano
Buttiglione diventa capo del servizio segreto1975-08-10Sergente Mastino
Caffè Capo2010-10-24University professor
Baciami piccina2006-09-29
Le strelle nel fosso1979-03-24Marione
Benvenuto Presidente!2013-03-21Mr. Fausto
Le Grand Escogriffe1976-11-27Silvio
Quando c’era lui… caro lei!1978-06-04Pavanati
Il signor Diavolo2019-08-22Gino il sagrestano
Non chiamarmi Omar1992-11-05Bruno
Cinema!!!1979-11-13Giuliano
L’ingorgo1979-01-12Pompeo, Teresa’s Husband
Dante2022-09-29Piero Giardina
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